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Trocadéro Gardens
The Trocadéro Gardens, created for the 1937 World’s Fair in Paris, offer a stunning green space with sculptures, a carousel, and the Warsaw Fountain with 12 water jets. Located opposite the Eiffel Tower, this area is a vibrant hub for visitors, featuring museums and lively street vendors.
Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, designed by Frank Gehry, features a unique glass and wood structure resembling sailboat sails. Opened in 2017, it houses 11 galleries, a 350-seat auditorium, and roof terraces. Managed by Louis Vuitton, it will be city-owned in 2069.
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Bois de Boulogne
Former royal hunting grounds, now a huge public park with lakes, nature trails & botanical gardens.
Musée Marmottan Monet
Art museum with a significant collection of work by Claude Monet & other Impressionists.
Musée national des arts asiatiques Guimet
Huge Asian art collections, with Afghan Buddhas & Tibetan pieces, housed in a 19th-century building.
Palais de Chaillot
Architectural, naval & ethnographic museums, above fountains & gardens with Eiffel Tower views.
Jardin d'Acclimatation
Long-running amusement park with rides, play areas, horseback riding, workshops & events.
Palais de Tokyo
1930s venue offering rotating exhibits of renowned & emerging artists, from art to performance.
Paris Museum of Modern Art
Museum for major 20th-century art & contemporary exhibitions in eastern wing of Palais de Tokyo.
Homme Museum
Fully renovated museum with a permanent collection that stems from the 16th century Royal Cabinet.
Musée Yves Saint Laurent
The life & fashions of iconic designer Yves Saint Laurent are displayed at this chic museum.
Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine
Museum with exhibitions & a program of events relating to French architecture & national monuments.
Villa La Roche
Classic 1925 modernist residence designed by famed architect Le Corbusier, with guided tours.
Piscine d'Auteuil
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